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F991 RJB

1989 Austin Mini Moke

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,052 mi
Last recorded30,052 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Moke37,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 RJB
MakeAustin
ModelMini Moke
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 29,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 29,288 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished at base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2022 28,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2021 28,029 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 14 Jun 2021 28,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reverse light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 28,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 27,808 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil level low ()

Pass 17 May 2016 27,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 27,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 27,640 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Fail 12 May 2015 27,640 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting rubber perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

strong advise n/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2014 27,390 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewall

strong advise n/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Pass 9 May 2013 26,993 miles

Oil leak

n/s front mirror insecure

Fail 7 May 2013 26,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s front mirror insecure

Pass 18 May 2012 26,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 11,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

hazard switch lazy

Pass 20 Dec 2010 11,012 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,914 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 10,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,796 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 10,743 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Moke?

Based on 1,496 MOT tests across 161 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
148
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
161
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Stop lamp not working 40
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30
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F991 RJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Moke models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 37,357 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Moke fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F991 RJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Moke typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Moke is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F991 RJB is a 1989 Austin Mini Moke, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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